something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
these guys; these fellows
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
such; like that; that sort of; very
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
pine tree (Pinus spp.); highest (of a three-tier ranking system)
bamboo (any grass of subfamily Bambusoideae); middle (of a three-tier ranking system)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to have a reason; to have an excuse
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
training room (hall); gymnasium
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
traditional art; traditional performance art
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
clearing one's throat; cough
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
one's junior; younger generation; next generation; moving backwards; backing up; reversing
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
traditional performing arts (e.g. shamisen, koto, dance, etc.); accomplishments
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
Bonin white-eye (Apalopteron familiare)